It sounds as though the promise to pay was signed after the 3 day notice was given. If you made 2 of the 3 payments towards the current month's rent, then the notice to vacate would be invalid and rendered void based upon accepting rent for the future rent period.

However, if the... View More

Your options to evict or foreclose are determined based upon the time the land install contract has existed and the amount paid towards the purchase price. If the land installment contract has existed for five (5) years or the Buyer has paid more than 20% of the purchase price, then you must... View More

Yes, you should hire an attorney. There are a number of issues that you must consider. For example, did they fail to complete or did you prevent their performance. Did the contract render time is of the essence. Was the delay in completion reasonable under the circumstances. Was the work... View More

The form release and indemnification essentially requires you to release the nursing home from any and all claims that may be brought against the nursing home resulting from the installation of the camera. Your mother may have an expectation of privacy within the nursing home room. If your mother... View More

Resolving the issue will be learning what your legal rights are and protecting them. There were most likely no issues that were required to be disclosed by the homeowner, and the realtor probably did not know about it. Depending on the date that the neighboring home was built, a shared system may... View More

The original judgment becomes dormant after five (5) years, or five (5) years from the certificate of judgment or other attempt to collect. R.C. 2329.07. The judgment itself does not create a lien until a certificate of judgment is filed. If a judgment lien exists, then the limitations period is... View More

Your father needs to take the steps necessary to transfer the house from your grandfather to your father. Transferring the deed on death requires the death certificate, and affidavit to be recorded. Your father should also take the steps necessary for the lender, if any, to recognize your father... View More

The issue is one of sovereign immunity. Ohio Revised Code 2744.02 says that political subdivisions are liable for negligence of their employees in caring out governmental proprietary functions. The political subdivision is immune from liability in caring out its governmental functions. I would... View More

The seller is only required to disclose items that the seller is aware of. The seller may not have known about the code violations. You should read the contract for the home inspection. There are most likely limitations on the extent of the inspection. The contract for the home inspection will... View More

To make certain that the Board does not get involved you should review the Condominium Owners Associations bylaws, rules and regulations, and the Declarations for the Planned united Development that established the condominium development. Once you have assured yourself that those do not apply you... View More

In Ohio, the important issue of separate property vs. marital property is the ability to trace the source of the funds. How real property is titled is not determinative of how the property is titled. Even though the funds went to your husband and then were deposited into a joint checking account,... View More

The idea of two (2) death certificates should be resolved fairly easily by requesting a certified copy of his death certificate from Vital Statistics.

As the surviving spouse you have rights to receive certain assets from the Estate. Any claim the children have should be addressed through... View More

The local rules of Court will provide the process for obtaining a copy of the Court proceedings, and whether there are provisions for making recordings by alternative means, or the local rules will provide that you can hire a court reporter to transcribe the proceedings.

If the car was used without your permission, then you are not responsible. The way the question was written gives the appearance that the car was in your name but used by your son. If that is the case, then you can be held liable. If found liable, then your license can be suspended until the... View More

The main concern is the proof of insurance. You need to show up for Court in order to demonstrate proof of insurance.

I do not believe there is anything you can do about not marking proof of insurance on the ticket.

Removing the window tint may be helpful, but it is not a defense.... View More

Many Courts in Ohio state that there is no claim for abatement of rent unless the tenant pursues a rent escrow account. If you have documentation take it to the Clerk of Courts and attempt to open an escrow account. If the Clerk will not accept your documentation, send a certified letter giving... View More

Ohio Revised Code §4735.24 requires the escrow agent to maintain the funds in escrow until it receives an executed agreement directing the funds to be disbursed, or a final judgment of a Court directing the funds to be disbursed.

If the buyer will not execute a release, then you will have... View More

You have a written contract, and an attorney should review the contract to make certain you are complying with all your obligations. You should have a zoning inspector come to the property and verify set back requirements are being complied with by the contractor. If there is an issue you should... View More

For a more thorough answer an attorney would need to review your purchase agreement. A standard purchase agreement would have an appraisal contingency. However, the contingency is usually fulfilled if the property appraises for the amount of the purchase price. With the square footage being off,... View More

It is important to note that monuments and landmarks take precedent over surveys from legal descriptions. If the monuments have been placed there some time ago, you need to discuss the issue with your neighbor. Otherwise, you have a boundary dispute and the Court will determine whether the... View More